Course summary
Overview This Joint Honours course will allow you to explore the external and internal forces that shape individuals and their behaviour within society. Studying Sociology offers critical perspectives on contemporary society including its structures, rules and the current social crisis. Psychology at Worcester offers opportunities to study many facets of the human psyche including: forensic or clinical psychology, counselling or business psychology. Key features
- A curriculum which emphasises a range of distinctive fields, including gender, sexualities, evolution, race and ethnicity, education, and crime.
- Wide choice of specialist modules and types of assessment (including practicals, exams, interviews and mock research).
- Personal and academic tutoring, one-to-one tutorials and personalised feedback based as much on your career prospects as your studies.
- Through the lens of sociological and psychological theories, you will learn about the social and psychological causes and consequences of common human experiences and issues.
- Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
- Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
- Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
- Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)
Modules
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Assessment method
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How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CL83
- Institution code:
- W80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £13100* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ